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Interconnect question for Naimies

I have a CD5 and have the same problem all Naim owners do - DIN - so what is the forum's opinion on which cable best suites this player (linked to a ML Ref 32 preamp), recognizing that the cable manufacturer will have to special order a DIN-RCA/XLR connection for me?
I have tried Chord Chrysalis, that came with the CD5 and a Nordost Red Dawn. Some of the larger cables, eg Nordost Valhalla, cannot be "DINned". I believe Dominus has done so for one member, but apparently Jim Auld is not crazy about doing this. Any other suggestions/experiences? Silver Audio and Synergistic Reserach will do a custom Appassionata and Designer Fx. I love the CD5 sound but am not crazy about the Chord. Trouble is, you cant audition them, as when they're done, they're yours.
springbok10
simon74
216 posts
 
Hi Springbok,
A comment from the uk - I am not a big Naim fan but all my mates are - to a man they all swear by Kimber KCAG between their cd players & amps (all NAIM).Russ Andrews does this in the uk so it's obviously workable.
As they upgrade to newer Naim gear it still sounds the bizz.
Nordost doesn't work & anyone saying Naim cable is 'state of the art' is living in CK land.
Best of Luck !
springbok10 OP
711 posts
 
Thanks for your responses. Where do I get a DIN-XLR adaptor? Direct from Cardas, Audience, Kimber or Chord?
misskuma
75 posts
 
You can order Cardas adaptor contacting Cardas direct.
For chord, contact NANA. ( Naim Audio North America )

sorry, havent dealt with Kimber or Audience. Your best bet is call 'em directly.
misskuma
75 posts
 
Simon,
Naim cables are anywhere near SOTA. They just recently started to offer various cable choices including Burndys. ( unbilical cord that connects between head unit and power supply )

I don't have a direct dealing with their power amplifiers but I think speaker leads still require a certain electrical characteristics as their power amps are designed to work with a specific cable load.

But for IC, one can go still nuts on selection as newer Naim now offers RCAs. I'd think Kimber KCAG would be much too much bright for my taste but that's me.
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